Cutting Unit Safety.............................................. 3
Blade Safety ....................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 5
Removing the Cutting Unit from the
Carton ............................................................. 5
Installing the Wheels .......................................... 5
Product Overview ..................................................... 5
Specifications .................................................... 5
Operation .................................................................. 6
Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel for Light
Contact ........................................................... 6
Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel....................... 6
Adjusting the Height of Cut ................................. 7
Operating Tips .................................................... 8
Causes of Poor Quality of Cut ............................. 8
Maintenance ........................................................... 10
Lubrication........................................................ 10
Checking the Gear Case Oil.............................. 10
Changing the Gear Case Lubricant ................... 10
Checking the Wheel Hubs ................................ 10
Checking the Fasteners and Reel
Bearings.........................................................11
Adjusting the Reel Bearings ..............................11
Grinding the Cutting Unit....................................11
Lapping the Cutting Unit ................................... 12
Replacing the Bedknife .................................... 13
Adjusting the Reel, Roller, and Wheel
Bearing ......................................................... 14
Servicing the Roller........................................... 14
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395 and ANSI B71.4–2017.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
personal injury.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual
before starting the machine.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Before you leave the operator’s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Lower the cutting unit(s).
– Disengage the drives.
– Engage the parking brake (if equipped).
– Shut off the engine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
Cutting Unit Safety
•
The cutting unit is only a complete machine when
installed on a traction unit. Read the traction
unit
Operator’s Manual
carefully for complete
instructions on the safe use of the machine.
•
Stop the machine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before inspecting
the attachment after striking an object or if there
is an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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